One of the most common difficulties people have nowadays, especially those who are more introverted, is to start a conversation with someone they don’t know or who they are not particularly close to. Introverted people often excel in deep discussions and can spend hours and hours talking about challenging topics, but struggle with small chat.
While it is true that no one is forced to have small chat or talk about topics they are not interested in, it is also true that when we meet new people often the first approach is to establish connection by chatting about light subjects to test the waters and try to better understand if the person we are talking to can be someone we are interested in getting to know better or not. The first impact is therefore very important.
By refusing to get into small chats you could miss out on meeting people you would like to have a deeper conversation with as you are basically not giving them the chance to express themselves.
Whether you are looking for new friends, starting a new relationship or simply expanding your network of business contacts, knowing how to manage a conversation is critical to achieve your goals.
In this podcast we will see 5 simple examples of conversational subjects that will help you in every situation.